Remarks by Sue Zwahlen
280 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 9 of 12
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“Aye. Carries unanimously. We will go back to consent item five. Consider approving an agreement for the conveyance and purchase of right away from the Sylvan Unified School District receiving 1.89 acres for public right-of-way, for public infrastructure, for a total amount not to exceed $1,250,000. We will have a staff report.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“that i'm happy to answer any questions thank you for that report any questions from council members regarding item five consent item five yes please council member bavaro jessica thank you oh my mic's off no just try speaking into there you go looks um”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Great. All right. Any other questions from council members? Seeing none, I will open this item up to the public. I will ask members of the public to come forward. Or if you are participating remotely, please use the raise hand feature now or dial star nine on a telephone to indicate you wish to speak on this particular item. All right, Kevin, welcome.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“All right. Thank you. Any other public comments in person or online? I do not see any online. I do not see any in person regarding item five. So I will close public comments on this item. Any comments from council members regarding consent item five? Council member Bavaro, did I see you? No, you did not do that. No other comments from council members? All right, I'm going to ask guidance from the city attorney. We have two resolutions. Are they separate votes or are they together? Okay, thank you very much for that. I have two resolutions, a resolution approving an agreement for the…”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Moved by Council Member Bavaro, seconded by Vice Mayor Williams. Will the Clerk please call the roll for this item?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Aye. Carries unanimously. Next is, excuse me, Consent Item 9. Consider approving the plans and specifications for the airfield lighting control and monitoring system and constant current regulator upgrades project, accepting the bid and awarding a contract to Shane Brown Electric of Woodland, California for a total amount not to exceed $534,050. We will have a staff report.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“All right. Are there any questions from council members regarding consent item 9? Seeing none, I will open this up to the public. Is there any members of the public that could come forward or if you are participating remotely, please use the raise hand feature now or dial star nine on the telephone to indicate you wish to speak on this item. Welcome, Kevin.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“And would you please respond so that we know?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“All right. Thank you. Thank you very much. Any other public comments? I do not see any online. No one in person regarding this item, so I will close public comments. Any comments from council members? Excuse me.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Oh, this is we're still on consent item nine. All right. Sorry. Yes. Any other council comments on consent item nine? All right, seeing none, I need a- Motion to approve. Second. Excuse me, I'd like to be able to read the resolution first. A resolution approving the plans and specifications for the airfield lighting control and monitoring system and constant current regulator upgrades project, accepting the bid and awarding a contract to Shane Brown Electric of Woodland, California in the amount of $485,500 and authorizing change orders up to a cumulative amount of $48,550 for a total…”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Aye. Carries unanimously. Next on the agenda is council comments and reports. Do any of the council members have any comments and reports? Unfortunately, so many people are not here to hear them and this is our comments. You have a question?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“All right. First name I see is Council Member Bavaro.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you. Council Member Scoody-Brington.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Next, we have Councilmember Rickey, but we will defer to Vice Mayor Williams at this time, and then I will get back to Councilmember Rickey.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“You're welcome. Next, Councilmember Wright.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Yes. All right. I see some more names, again, repeating. Nick Bavaro.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“You're welcome. Any other comments at this time? All right, I'll end with my remarks. A lot of things were said this evening, and much was discussed about losing trust in our council. Recently, I've been accused of secret meetings, so I thought that I would share a little bit about my schedule. because there have been no secret meetings on any topic that was discussed this evening. So I thought I would share a little bit about on Wednesday, July 22nd, I attended the California Bioeconomy Innovation Campus Open House, which was discussed tonight being circular. It is an incredibly exciting…”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thank you for your comments. Are there any matters too late for the agenda? Seeing none, I'm calling this meeting of the City Council be adjourned.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Because we should figure that out. Oh, it is time. All right. It having reached the hour of 530, I am calling the July 14th, 2026 Modesto City Council meeting to order and ask the city clerk to call the roll.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Here. In accordance with Senate Bill 707, effective July 1st, 2026, public comment may be submitted remotely via Zoom. For live written translation in up to 25 languages, please use the wordly QR code on the agenda. Will everyone please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the invocation from Pastor Darrell Cummings, Christ Community Church.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you. Do any of the council members have any conflicts of interest? All right, I see Council Member Ascudia Brayton shaking her head. She does not. How about Council Member Alvarez? No. Thank you. Will the City Attorney report out on closed session, please? Yes, Mayor.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you. Next is Item 1, a presentation by Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority, Stan RTA, regarding route changes. Welcome.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“All right. Thank you very much. Are there any comments or questions from council? Council member, excuse me, Vice Mayor Williams.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“One thought that I have, and maybe it can be addressed, is for people with mobility issues, that have to maybe go an extra two, three, four blocks now where some of those went away, those spots. Are there extra services available for them or some way that they can have assistance with those needs?”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you for highlighting that. And this evening we do have Jorge that I understand wanted to make a comment regarding public transit.”
City Council · Jul 14, 2026